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Slew rate control of output drivers using PVT controlled edge rates and delays

US6683482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2001
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2005/00039
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A novel method and apparatus is presented for reducing the slew rate of transition edges of a digital signal on a node of an integrated circuit by adjusting the source resistance of the pre-drive devices to generate a slew-controlled pre-drive signal for driving the output drive devices.

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